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3 Questions

Q: I think I need an anti-siphon valve for this pump, which I received from you a couple of weeks ago. It works very well, but recently has started short-cycling (I think) because the water in the discharge hose is flowing back into the reservoir and causing the pump to start up again for a moment. Do you recommend such a valve that can be used with the 3/4" hose adapter?by Michael W from Virginia on November 12, 2015

A: If this is a problem, you do definitely want to install a check valve near the discharge port of the pump. While we do not offer any in a 3/4", these can be found at your local hardware or big box store.by Jim, Product Expert

Q: Would this Wayne EEAUP250 pump be an appropriate and feasible long-term solution to a window well that fills with heavy rains and leaks into an unfinished basement? It is under a deck with very little clearance so exterior window access is very difficult and I'd like to leave it in place year-round. This is in Kansas so winters are frequently freezing and summers are regularly in the 90's. Also, the house has no exterior drainage or sump pump in place but I'm trying to minimize costs if possible. Thanks!by Brant R from Kansas on April 27, 2014

A: Thank you for your interest in Water Pumps Direct. The Wayne EEAUP250 should perform well for your application, however I would recommend that you place a grate or some type of filter over this window well in order to prevent debris from getting into that area and possibly clogging the pump intake. I would also highly recommend that you utilize the full 1-1/4" discharge port with the same diameter discharge hose and keep an eye on it when temperatures dip to freezing or below.by Jim, Product Expert

Q: I want to set a portable pump in a low spot on a concrete driveway that will pump water out to the street. I would like it to pump to about 1/2 inch. The water seldom gets above 5 inches. But I would like to leave it unattended overnight. Is there a pump that will turn itself off and on as the water rises or lowers?by Walter K from California on June 18, 2013

A: The only pump that I could suggest would be the Wayne EEAUP250 automatic utility pump. This pump will activate at approximately 1-3/4" of water and shut off at approximately 3/8".by Jim, Product Expert

Submersible utility pumps have been around for a while. Every once in a while, a manufacturer surprises us with some new cool technology.

This pump is the most technologically advanced of it's kind with it's iSwitch Water Sensing Technology. Most other pumps will just run continuous, or run in time intervals causing unnecessary wear and tear on the pump. This pump will only turn on when it senses water that needs to be pumped out. What a concept!

Submersible utility pumps have been around for a while. Every once in a while, a manufacturer surprises us with some new cool technology.

This pump is the most technologically advanced of it's kind with it's iSwitch Water Sensing Technology. Most other pumps will just run continuous, or run in time intervals causing unnecessary wear and tear on the pump. This pump will only turn on when it senses water that needs to be pumped out. What a concept!

This pump also features an oil free design so if you need to empty out a little of koi pond after heavy rain, this one won't harm those precious fish.

For all of the above reasons this pump earns the better spot!

Jim Recommends This Model

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Katheryn O.Peyton, CO

Purchased 8/2/15

Most Helpful Positive Review

REVIEWED

AUG.

25

2015

Love The Automatic On/off!

These are super easy to install. Since they have the automatic on/off switch. I don't have to be home to activate them in case of flooded window wells. Very fast shipping, excellent overall transaction.

Katheryn Recommends This Wayne Product

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Paul M.Clearwater, FL

Purchased 10/13/16

2 Reviews

Most Helpful Critical Review

REVIEWED

NOV.

03

2016

Wrong Pump For My Application

My fault entirely for not looking at the specs prior to the purchase. Need to use it for a flooded basement but as other readers have commented, it does not activate until 1 3/4 inches has formed. This does not work for this application. It is extremely difficult to find an "auto" switching pump that works at a lower depth. There are some available but they are not auto and you need to stay with the pump and shut it down when the water is too low to pump or you will burn up the pump. Not ideal either.

My fault entirely for not looking at the specs prior to the purchase. Need to use it for a flooded basement but as other readers have commented, it does not activate until 1 3/4 inches has formed. This does not work for this application. It is extremely difficult to find an "auto" switching pump that works at a lower depth. There are some available but they are not auto and you need to stay with the pump and shut it down when the water is too low to pump or you will burn up the... more

Brand Rep

Paul,

Hi Paul,

Sorry to hear the EEAUP250 wasn't the right pump for you. Although it does not include automatic operation, our WAYNE WWB WaterBUG Multi-Flo Utility Pump, drains water down to 1/16 of an inch, so virtually dry. To learn more, please visit this link: http://www.waterpumpsdirect.com/Wayne-WWB-Water-Pump/p66472.html

I use this pump to transfer water between 1500 gallon water collection tanks. It seems to do 50 GPM. I have had the pump for two months without issue.

Pros:I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Use, Light Weight, Reliable

Dan Recommends This Wayne Product

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Leonard J.Napa, CA

Purchased 11/18/15

REVIEWED

JAN.

24

2016

Works Well For Me

I have a very shallow sump well and needed a pump that would turn on with a very low water level, which ruled out most float switches. This was the pump recommended by Sump Pumps Direct. The pump is relatively heavy and appears well built. Noise level is low to moderate. My only complaint is that the hose adapter wouldn't snug up in the proper orientation - liberal use of Teflon tape took care of it.

Leonard Recommends This Wayne Product

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Eduardo D.Miami, FL

Purchased 10/24/16

REVIEWED

NOV.

09

2016

Excelent!

Small, powerful, automatic, good price!

Pros:I'd Buy It Again, Price, Exceeded Expectations, Light Weight

Cons:No Cons

Eduardo Recommends This Wayne Product

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Barry F.Burke, VA

Purchased 7/5/16

REVIEWED

AUG.

18

2016

Pump For Leaking Basement Windowsill

I have 2 basement window sills which fill with water once the ground becomes saturated with rain. The water then flows into the basement via the windows. I purchased 2 WAYNE EEAUP250 - 50 GPM submersible pumps and they have consistently pumped the rainwater out of the windowsills and prevented any leakage into the basement.

Barry Recommends This Wayne Product

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Luis R.Westminster, CO

Purchased 5/21/15

REVIEWED

JUN.

28

2016

Wayne Eeaup250 - 50 Gpm Oil-free Submersible Automatic Utility P

So I bought this "Wayne EEAUP250 - 50 GPM Oil-Free Submersible Automatic Utility Pump" about a year ago. I don't use it much , but I do. Part of my backyard slops down then up, leaving me a lake of water when we have a heavy rain. I connected about a 75 foot hose to the pump and let the pump, pump out all this water that gathers up.

This pump works great, It runs for about 3-4 hours depending on the rain, this pump is exactly what I needed. I hate giving review as soon as receiving products because I want to try it various of times to see if I do have any negative issues. But as for this pump hats off to the manufacturer. Thank you.

So I bought this "Wayne EEAUP250 - 50 GPM Oil-Free Submersible Automatic Utility Pump" about a year ago. I don't use it much , but I do. Part of my backyard slops down then up, leaving me a lake of water when we have a heavy rain. I connected about a 75 foot hose to the pump and let the pump, pump out all this water that gathers up.

This pump works great, It runs for about 3-4 hours depending on the rain, this pump is exactly what I needed. I hate giving review as soon as... more

Pros:Easy To Use, Price, Exceeded Expectations, Reliable

Luis Recommends This Wayne Product

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Daniel ButlerHouston, TX

Purchased 12/16/15

REVIEWED

JAN.

06

2016

Problem Solved

I have a garage apartment that's built on a concrete slab. Flooding has been problem. I used to suck it up with a steam vac, but that's not very smart.

I went shopping for a sump pump but most don't have an automatic, water level activated on and off switch.

When I read "Why Jim likes it" on this website I knew I'd found my pump. This was the only sump pump under a few hundred dollars that's automatic.

I've had the pump for a few weeks and when it rains the pump is working all by itself. When the water level activates the switch, it acts just like a bilge pump on a boat. No more worrying about flooding the apartment in the middle of the night.

I have a garage apartment that's built on a concrete slab. Flooding has been problem. I used to suck it up with a steam vac, but that's not very smart.

I went shopping for a sump pump but most don't have an automatic, water level activated on and off switch.

When I read "Why Jim likes it" on this website I knew I'd found my pump. This was the only sump pump under a few hundred dollars that's automatic.

I've had the pump for a few weeks and when it rains the pump is... more

Daniel Recommends This Wayne Product

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SaraChicago, IL

Purchased 7/23/12

15 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

SEP.

11

2012

Basement Flood

I searched for an automatic pump that would turn on and start pumping water when my basement begins to flood. After much searching, I decided on this one. I have had a couple floods. The bad thing about this unit is that it doesn't turn on until the water is 1 3/4" high. By that time, half of my basement is flooded. It might help avoid a catastrophe, but I should have been able to find a unit that started pumping at a lower level.

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Stuart W.Newport, NC

Purchased 3/20/15

REVIEWED

APR.

29

2015

Great Pump!

I had an area of poor drainage in my yard that needed draining after a rain. I dug a small hole (About a foot or so deep) in the lowest part of the puddle, I took a plastic bucket, drilled holes in it, placed the pump in the bucket, placed the bucket and pump in the hole, and filled the area around the bucket with drainage rocks and capped the bucket with a 12 X12 paver. I connected a 75' garden hose to the pump, buried the hose and ran it away from the low area.

When it rains, the bucket fills with water, the pump kicks on, and the water runs out the hose. Works great and automatic shut off works very well since the bucket isn't big enough for the float shut off. I wasn't sure the pump would push the water 75' through the house but it does. I leave it plugged in and if it rains and I am away, the pump turns on, drains the puddle and then turns itself off. I purchased a second pump to be used as a portable unit to drain our fish point, etc...

I had an area of poor drainage in my yard that needed draining after a rain. I dug a small hole (About a foot or so deep) in the lowest part of the puddle, I took a plastic bucket, drilled holes in it, placed the pump in the bucket, placed the bucket and pump in the hole, and filled the area around the bucket with drainage rocks and capped the bucket with a 12 X12 paver. I connected a 75' garden hose to the pump, buried the hose and ran it away from the low area.

I use mine in a poured concrete well pit that seeps water during heavy rain fall. I can leave it on, it's pumps when is needed, no longer have to go to see if it needs to be pumped, and stand a wait for it to be done. Fantastic !!